Top Hotels Near Gallagher Beach in Avalon

"Love the vintage fell and the views of Catalina Island."

"Great location and great staff they are very accommodating in every way possible. Super clean and fresh facility. Will be back next trip. "

"I loved the renovations! They fit the hotel style and island location. The lobby staff was so friendly and helpful."

"This was my second time visiting Catalina Island. The first time was a cruise day trip, and this time my husband and I came for a two-night getaway. After researching several hotels, we chose Aurora Hotel because of the great reviews and recently renovated rooms. It’s about a 12-minute walk from the ferry—just a slight uphill at the end, so if you have heavy luggage, expect a few pauses. Check-in was quick and friendly. The room was on the second floor (no elevator, but only two floors total). It’s on the smaller side but had everything we needed: a microwave, coffee maker, fridge, two complimentary bottles of water, and even two candies on the bed! The room was super clean with a fresh scent, and there were plenty of towels, robes, and thoughtful amenities like shower gel, body lotion, cotton balls, and ear cleaners. We didn’t use the A/C—just opened the windows. You will hear some golf carts and neighbors, so if you’re a light sleeper, bring earplugs or use the A/C instead. The rooftop lounge was one of my favorite parts. It’s open from 8am to 10pm, and I actually took a relaxing nap there in the sunshine. They also offer a continental breakfast; we grabbed yogurt and coffee and headed to a local restaurant for a full meal. Overall, we had a great stay and I would definitely recommend Aurora Hotel for a clean, comfortable, and peaceful Catalina Island stay."

"Great little hotel in the middle of town. Easy accessible to everything"

"Front desk are excellent"

"Very friendly staff and helpful. We were able to leave our luggage in storage area after check out while we enjoyed Catalina Island for the last three hours before our ferry departed. "

"Excellent service ! We enjoyed our stay thank you ! "

"Great location and warm hospitality. Only downside is that there is no elevator to access Front Desk and rooms but hourly provides assistance for heavier luggage(s)."